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To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

ARIES ( MARCH 21- APRIL 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Get into a testing phase. Opportunities arise through tomorrow to benefit your career. Experience pays off. Polish your work before presenting it. Dress for success.

TAURUS ( APRIL 20- MAY 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Get out and explore. The completion of a difficult project opens time for something more fun. Travel to intriguing destinations. Discover new cultures, flavors and views.

GEMINI ( MAY 21- JUNE 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Resolve a financial puzzle with your partner over the next few days. Responsibilities fall into place. Disciplined efforts reap valuable rewards. Conserve resources.

CANCER ( JUNE 21- JULY 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Negotiate to refine the plan. Collaborate with your partner today and tomorrow. Focus on practical priorities. Handle chores. Together, you can work a miracle.

LEO ( JULY 23- AUG. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Discipline with health, fitness and work pays off, especially through tomorrow. Follow the rules closely to improve performance. Practice for a test. Apply physical muscle.

VIRGO ( AUG. 23- SEPT. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Things are coming together. Romance sparks in playful moments. Enjoy some fun with someone attractive. To improve your game, follow the rules impeccably. Practice makes perfect.

LIBRA ( SEPT. 23- OCT. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Domestic matters have your attention. Listen respectfully. Learn through another’s experience. Keep promises, especially with family. Integrity provides workability. Restore it where missing.

SCORPIO ( OCT. 23- NOV. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Make promises, goals and milestones. Set deadlines and schedule them. When opportunity knocks, answer the door. Profit through discipline with communications. You’re gaining respect.

SAGITTARIUS ( NOV. 22- DEC. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Steady efforts get lucrative today and tomorrow. Keep doing what’s working to maintain momentum. Do your financial homework. Submit reports and invoices, and pay bills.

CAPRICORN ( DEC. 22- JAN. 19) -- Today is a 9 -- Provide leadership and collaborate to advance. Apply your confidence into disciplined action and words. Rely on experience, and stick to tested routines. Go for highest quality.

AQUARIUS ( JAN. 20- FEB. 18) -- Today is a 5 -- Get into thoughtful planning mode. Set schedules and make reservations. Organize and file documents and materials. Savor peace and quiet. Get productive behind closed doors.

PISCES ( FEB. 19- MARCH 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Teamwork makes a difference. Disciplined coordination propels shared efforts to success. Organize plans and clean up messes. Stay in close communication. Spur each other on.

(Astrologer Nancy Black continues her mother Linda Black’ s legacy horoscopes column. She welcomes comments and questions on Twitter, Gemini horoscope, visit Linda Black Astrology by clicking daily horoscopes,